Settling Tanks Feed/Discharge TRIZ Cases

Molded angled resting section on cover panel enables secure open positioning without extending mounting hardware.

Couplings merge multiple screen sections into one valve assembly, eliminating internal flow constriction and reducing equipment complexity.

Concave tray profiles reduce grit resuspension by varying surface gradients, enhancing separation efficiency and equipment longevity.

Segmented discharge via a conical concentrator and helix reduces raw liquid waste in high-viscosity scum handling.

Real-time feedback modulates disc rotation and backwashing cycles to minimize effluent flow surges below 150% of influent volume.

A cylindrical inline filter uses a dual-cylinder design with an absorbent boom to capture particulate matter and hydrocarbons from fluid streams.

Segmented partitions with staggered openings slow liquid velocity to enhance suspended material separation efficiency while simplifying modular assembly.

Varying orifice sizes in underdrain distribution members compensate for plenum pressure gradients to eliminate fluid maldistribution.

A snap-fit connection secures a water sensor to a filter housing, preventing leakage without complex thread formation.

Segmenting the pivot bearing from the flexible hose isolates torsional forces, resolving stability issues while reducing structural complexity.

A detachable recycling container separates dental amalgam particles using gravity and vacuum suction.

A froth flotation cell integrates a slurry outlet conduit with an automatic sand gate mechanism to regulate sediment discharge.

A fuel filter evaporator uses a float valve to manage separated water levels.

Vertical barrier segments direct fluid through parallel channels to reduce dynamic head loss and prevent re-entrainment.

A submerged effluent launder operates as a hydraulic conduit to collect clarified water below the liquid surface.

Fluid injection clears sludge from the scraper cylinder, preventing rod wear and bellows failure.

Radial nose and inclined plane on ring filter insert enable automatic blocking element engagement without occupying bottom housing space.

Optimized hydrocyclone parameters and filter-free secondary sedimentation reduce pump wear and maintenance costs for contaminated coolant.

Rotational moulding creates smooth polymer separation fences for hydrometallurgical settlers.

Integrating a hollow support within the settler plate structure to direct clarified liquid flow through an orifice into the interior cavity.

A liquid filter installation uses a sealing device to lower and remove the unit vertically while maintaining an internal seal.

An enclosure hood forms a controlled gas pocket to generate uniform bubbles, preventing clogging and eliminating excessive chemical additives.

A hydraulic filter circuit integrates suction and return filters to purify fluid before pump entry and reservoir return.

Interconnected sloped baffles minimize sludge re-suspension by dissipating energy and allowing gas release without disturbing the blanket.

Elevated foot members and angled guide vanes stabilize the strainer on tank floors, eliminating whirlpooling that reduces suction rates.

An air-blocked recovery duct maintains stable water levels while preventing sludge entrainment during aeration phases.

A universal fuel recycling assembly uses filtration devices and a reservoir to recover usable fuel from spent filters.

An automated discharge system for sand separators uses pressure transducers to verify valve integrity during operation.

Helical shaft auger mixes slurry while scraper removes solids from rotating basket, eliminating manual cleaning bottlenecks.

A tangential filtration device integrates detection probes to monitor liquid characteristics and circulation rate within the system.

A settling tank bottom uses a tangential jetting fluid source to create a rotational vortex that entrains settled solids during drainage.

External scum discharge boxes and self-service rakes prevent sludge bypass and algae growth on submerged effluent launders.

A fine grit classifier separates abrasive particles from milk of lime slurry using a settling tank and recirculation loop.

Twisted plates dissipate entrance energy in clarifier feedwells, reducing turbulence and improving solid settling efficiency.

Self-activating pin mechanism clears residual oil from engine passages during filter replacement to prevent contamination.

A thickener feedwell incorporates a dedicated mixing space to enhance slurry homogeneity.

Spin inducement elements create circular flow paths that delay particulate descent and enhance flocculent mixing in thickener clarifier tanks.

Modular inclined separators with electric vents adapt serial and parallel configurations to maintain target purity across varying oil well flow rates.

Spiral-shaped feedwell sidewalls distribute discharge uniformly, preventing localized high shear rates that break down flocculants.

Segmenting the mounting head from the replaceable filter cartridge allows inline replacement without shutting off the water supply or damaging seals.

An enclosed drag chain conveyor transports drilling cuttings and residual liquids to a vertical dryer for continuous processing.

A V-shaped tank with a shaftless auger transfers solids to hydrocyclones for fluid processing.

Upward-facing deflectors and semi-elliptical fin arrays distribute influent fluid uniformly, preventing plugging by large oil sand lumps.

A partition wall divides a sedimentation tank into two regions to slow incoming dirty water flow and protect settled solids from disturbance.

Deep cone thickener adjusts underflow concentration via PLC-controlled circulatory subsystems for rapid mode switching.

Curved blade flights on clarifier rake arms move settled sludge to pickup tubes within a single rotation.

Piston-driven pressure gradients move blood through a filter module, resolving sterility issues in manual transfusion.

Relief conduits in the baffle panels redirect trapped gas inward, preventing pressure buildup and sludge clogging that degrade clarifier performance.